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Course Description

The International Food Safety Training Laboratory (IFSTL) is holding a 5 day training session entitled "Rapid Methods in Food Microbiology”. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) experts will review the concepts and guide participants through the practice of fit-for-purpose methods in the laboratory.

Who Should Attend?

Those interested in learning various techniques for rapid detection using a variety of different platforms.

Course Objective

The overall objective of the Rapid Methods in Food Microbiology training is to review and practice various rapid detection techniques used for food borne pathogens. The focus of this course is the hands-on analysis of food samples under the supervision of a team of experts using various different technologies.